The airline has special flights to Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen and Munich.

The flights are on top of regular trips to Krakow and Prague throughout December and have proved popular with Geordies mixing a weekend break with festive shopping in the past.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Our Christmas market breaks are always extremely popular and we are delighted to add even more dedicated trips and flights to Europe’s most magical winter wonderlands from Newcastle Airport.

Jet2 have announced the return of their Christmas market trips

“We encourage customers to book sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment, given that our dedicated trips were fully booked last year.

“Starting the festivities with a short break and soaking up the magical winter atmosphere of European cities such as Berlin, Vienna, Copenhagen and Munich really makes it the most wonderful time of the year.”

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What can passengers expect once they get there?

Vienna - Christmas Markets are a well-established Austrian tradition and nowhere is this typified as strongly as the stunning city of Vienna. The capital hosts over 20 Christmas markets, with the ‘December Market’, dating back to 1294, regarded by many as the forerunner to the Christmas Market. A visit here is guaranteed to bring out everyone’s inner child with fairytale scenes, animals and the special Christkindl Express.

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Copenhagen - The Christmas market in Copenhagen is regarded by many as one of the best in Europe, including a light show consisting of 16,000 bulbs, pixies, an Alpine village, and many rides, stalls and restaurants. Set in the beautiful Tivoli Gardens, the atmospheric Danish Christmas Markets give the visitor an insight into how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark and can make Christmas shopping a memorable experience.

Munich - The cosmopolitan capital of Bavaria turns into an idyllic winter wonderland during the festive season. Draped in shimmering snow and illuminated by twinkling fairy lights, the charming Munich Christmas markets enchant visitors from all over the world. Munich has a wealth of wonderful Christmas markets, with the most well-known being the traditional market at Marienplatz outside the city’s beautiful Town Hall.

Berlin – With around 60 Christmas markets to wander round and enjoy, Berlin shines in a festive blaze of lights every year in the period before Christmas. Located on grand boulevards, squares, small side streets and museums, Berlin’s Christmas markets enchant with their magic, charm and festive delicacies.